New data show college financial-aid completion rates in New York are five percentage points lower than they were pre-pandemic. An education advocacy group aims to get more students financially on track for college. Analysis from The Education Trust-New York found the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rate gap persists two years into the pandemic, particularly for schools serving students from low-income backgrounds.

Reporter Rod Bain with the USDA talks about the recent White House announcement of a rural infrastructure playbook.

Kim Skellie from El-Vi Farms talks about being a good environmental steward.

Kim Skellie from El-Vi Farms reacts to this year's state budget from an ag perspective.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason says supply chain issues are delaying city vehicle purchases by years.

Cayuga County Legislator Aileen McNabb-Coleman talks about Saturday's egg hunt at Emerson Park.

Geneva Town Supervisor Mark Venuti talks about how the town was able to get a lower rate on its electricity bills.

Upstate Fiber Networks President Paul Griswold talks about getting fiber onto existing utility poles in order to expand broadband service.

Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn comments on the gas tax holiday included in the recently passed state budget.

Geneva Town Supervisor Mark Venuti talks about the Town Board's decision to postpone a vote on a proposed change to the town's zoning ordinance concerning agricultural commerce.